USMNT Part IX

[SJinNewJersey]

Glad we made it, but not happy with tonight's outcome.

 

[robertmac43]

I feel pretty good. By the WC comes our younger players will have had summer training at their club to get better, injuries all healed up, etc. We made it with a team that is basically just boys, we do have a terrible coach, but this WC is part of the process towards getting those boys some experience.

Young team for sure. Going to be exciting to see Canada's young team grow alongside you guys. Hoping the 2 teams can push themselves in this generation.

 

[Bringer of Jollity]

Going to the World Cup!

 

[Live in the Now]

We also play in a region where getting results is maximized. A lot of the teams we play favor older players because all they care about is the result, we got results with boys despite a terrible coach.

As far as the WC goes we need Turner, Aaronson, McKennie, and Dest to be fit, we need Reyna to be much more fit, hopefully one of our #9 get in great form (looking at you Dike). We were missing a lot of key components this week. No mixed feelings on my end.

 

[John Price]

Glad we made it, but not happy with tonight's outcome.

Away games are always a PITA. Be glad 1) the process is "improved" next qualification cycle 2) they only lost 2-0. The last qualifier in Costa Rica the US lost 4-0!

 

[kingsboy11]

The frustrating thing about this is that been waiting for this moment for 4 years and yet they played such a shit game and its really leaving a sour taste in my mouth. Throughout this whole qualifying cycle I was perfectly content with just qualifying and not caring how we got there, but this result was really bad. I don't care about past results in Costa Rica, I still expected more out of this last game.

 

[misterchainsaw]

Canada lost in Panama. Newsflash: it's really hard to win away in Central America. The top 5 teams in the table combined to lose at home one time.

 

[robertmac43]

But you did.

I think the quip at the Leafs had more mainboard energy than a simple question for the regulars in here lol.

Heck, I want the US to be successful. It's better for Canada and the region was a whole

 

[Live in the Now]

The frustrating thing about this is that been waiting for this moment for 4 years and yet they played such a shit game and its really leaving a sour taste in my mouth. Throughout this whole qualifying cycle I was perfectly content with just qualifying and not caring how we got there, but this result was really bad. I don't care about past results in Costa Rica, I still expected more out of this last game.

It wasn't that shit. Our very likely backup keeper let in a goal he shouldn't have, but they created chances to score. Should have been finished yes, but it wasn't that bad.

 

[John Price]

The frustrating thing about this is that been waiting for this moment for 4 years and yet they played such a shit game and its really leaving a sour taste in my mouth. Throughout this whole qualifying cycle I was perfectly content with just qualifying and not caring how we got there, but this result was really bad. I don't care about past results in Costa Rica, I still expected more out of this last game.

The thing is the US has looked shaky at every away qualifier. It's not easy to win in these arenas. The US has never won a qualifier in Azteca IIRC and haven't won in San Jose in decades. I mean the US lost to Panama of all teams 1-0 in the Hex. The same team they ran out of the pitch 5-1 on Sunday.

US away games are really, really, really tough. Especially with someone like Navas in net. I don't see any reason to be sad or angry. 8 years of frustration is finally gone!

 

[Live in the Now]

Canada lost in Panama. Newsflash: it's really hard to win away in Central America. The top 5 teams in the table combined to lose at home one time.

We also had guys start three games. It wasn't like this was a lifeless performance even considering that. FWIW our players also traveled far more than Costa Rica's did and that stuff adds up really quickly.

 

[Gecklund]

We also play in a region where getting results is maximized. A lot of the teams we play favor older players because all they care about is the result, we got results with boys despite a terrible coach.

As far as the WC goes we need Turner, Aaronson, McKennie, and Dest to be fit, we need Reyna to be much more fit, hopefully one of our #9 get in great form (looking at you Dike). We were missing a lot of key components this week. No mixed feelings on my end.

A part of me wants to play Weah up top. I think rolling with him up top, Pulisic, Reyna out wide, Musah, McKennie behind would work really well. All those guys are really freaking good at the little intricate plays.

Pulisic-Weah-Reyna
McKennie-Adams-Musah
Robinson-LCB-Brooks-Dest
Steffen

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[NJDevs26]

The thing is the US has looked shaky at every away qualifier. It's not easy to win in these arenas. The US has never won a qualifier in Azteca IIRC and haven't won in San Jose in decades. I mean the US lost to Panama of all teams 1-0 in the Hex. The same team they ran out of the pitch 5-1 on Sunday.

US away games are really, really, really tough. Especially with someone like Navas in net. I don't see any reason to be sad or angry. 8 years of frustration is finally gone!

If it wasn’t for that point in Mexico we’d be singing a different tune tonight as it worked out.

 

[Zero Pucks Given]

Gee, who knew the solution was not having to wrap up a cycle against two countries at the same time?

 

[N o o d l e s]

Seems like after 0-0 at half and the almost near impossiblity of letting up 6 second half goals they switched it off. It’s whatever to me since Panama was the real qualification game and they came out and dropped 5.

Happy they’re back

 

[willy702]

The comeback in Honduras was by far the key to this good end result. One half where they didn't even dominate but made things happen in a hostile place against a side that was so confident. Gotta find that magic again in November.

 

[bluesfan94]

If Steffen didn’t play like garbage that game was 0-0 at worst.

 

[Savant]

If Steffen didn’t play like garbage that game was 0-0 at worst.

You know, if I was Turner I’d really be regretting that Arsenal move. Steffen’s hold on that #1 shirt has got to be very weak right now. Not dumping on Arsenal here but is Turner went somewhere he could have been #1 he’d have the inside track on starting in Qatar

 

[Bringer of Jollity]

You know, if I was Turner I’d really be regretting that Arsenal move. Steffen’s hold on that #1 shirt has got to be very weak right now. Not dumping on Arsenal here but is Turner went somewhere he could have been #1 he’d have the inside track on starting in Qatar

It's obviously the easiest move culturally and in terms of financials, but I wish our NT guys would stay the hell out of England. They're either going to stacked rosters where they'll struggle for playing time, or bottom feeders where it's debatable how much they're actually going to develop. Hard to argue with the and exposure though.